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Andy Briggs

Group Chief Executive Officer, Phoenix Group · United Kingdom

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-09

Andy Briggs is the CEO of Phoenix Group (PHNX). Briggs is based in the United Kingdom. Briggs was born in 1966.

British businessman with over 30 years in insurance industry leadership. Formerly CEO of UK Insurance at Aviva, Group CEO of Friends Life, and Managing Director of Scottish Widows. Qualified actuary awarded MBE in 2021.

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Recent coverage has focused on Standard Life's acquisition of Aegon UK for £2 billion, positioning the company to strengthen its position in the retirement market. Additional headlines have tracked Standard Life's financial performance and strategic initiatives, including the company's rebranding from Phoenix Group and leadership appointments within its pensions and savings division. Andy Briggs's tenure as chief executive has been covered in relation to the company's operational achievements and his appointment as ABI president.

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1966

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Andy Briggs is the Group Chief Executive Officer of Phoenix Group, based in United Kingdom.
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Andy Briggs is CEO of Phoenix Group.